Printers inks question

[Gellso]

How do you apply printers inks over a large surface area? Do you need to use a medium?
Also When I tried to clean my brushes they didn't clean with water or white spirit what are you supposed to clean them with?
Ta in advance,
Grant

 

[housecarl]

Have a peep here.http://www.tbforum.co.uk/search.php?searchid=212196

 

[Gellso]

hello

Hey m8 the thread doesn't seem to give me any info.

 

[housecarl]

I know but theres thread after thread on the subject.
Carl.

 

[gordy]

good info here:

http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24166

More:
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#s...=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=fc8a743f8bb10773

 

[Blind Pew]

Grant, I've started mixing ink with Malmittel, purchased from Konrad Schulte's website. Very reasonable, and worth every penny. Failing that, try a matt varnish such as Humbrol, or the carrier from Humbrol metallic paints.

 

[stu]

Hi Grant,

If the inks are from myself then they will paint straight from the brush and should clean up easily with white spirit, I've had no problems cleaning any spills to date

hope this helps

Stuart

 

[Gellso]

Hi Stu

Yep they're from you mate. My brushes just don't seem to clean with white spirit, dunno why. I will try cellulose thinners next time I use them. BTW Stu do you do a bronze ink?
Many thanks,
Grant

 

[stu]

Hi Grant

Yes I do, its not on the site yet , but mail me on [email protected] and I can sort one out for you.

Stuart

 

[Einion]

How do you apply printers inks over a large surface area?

FWIW the best effect I've seen for this is by airbrushing them.

Yep they're from you mate. My brushes just don't seem to clean with white spirit, dunno why.

Since your inks are from Stuart then it's probably to do with your white spirit (which can vary). What kind are you using?

I will try cellulose thinners next time I use them.

That should definitely work if you have no choice (but use adequate ventilation! )

BTW, on bronze, what are you aiming for, the colour of your typical bronze statue or polished bronze?

Einion

 

[Gellso]

Hey Enion

Well I bought a Leonidas (from 300) so I'm trying for a bit of polished and dirty it up a bit.

 

[Einion]

If you have a decent gold then you can modify it with a touch of this and that oil paint for the base (add Burnt Sienna, maybe a dot of Burnt Umber) and once that's dry go over the top with the dirtying colours.

Einion